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SF parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 hours ago

Pa. boy's singing voice flows perfectly despite living with a stutter

A Pennsylvania boy named Lando inspires many by showcasing his singing ability despite living with a stutter.
Writing
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

A professional auctioneer's tips for commanding the room

Lydia Fenet becomes the first female Principal Auctioneer for a major car company, showcasing her confidence and expertise in a traditionally male-dominated field.
#assistive-technology
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago
Wearables

Cambridge Just Designed the Voice Device Every Stroke Survivor Wanted - Yanko Design

A soft wearable choker uses throat vibrations and heart-rate signals with AI to reconstruct and expand speech, restoring fluent, emotionally nuanced conversation for stroke survivors.
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Typography
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Why it's hard to guess the high note

Judging musical tones and observing colourful rings around the Sun present unique challenges.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Not everyone who avoids conflict is afraid of confrontation. Some people finally realized that the person across from them doesn't want resolution, they want an audience, and refusing to perform is the most confrontational thing you can do. - Silicon Canals

Silence can be a deliberate choice in conflict, not a sign of weakness or fear.
Tech industry
fromForbes
1 month ago

The Power Of Presence: The Hardest Skill In The Room

AI-driven workforce reductions depend less on individual skills than on how work is structured; roles with digitized workflows and quantifiable inputs/outputs face greater automation vulnerability.
Careers
fromNature
1 month ago

Nervous networker or conference presenter? Just care less, says voice coach Susie Ashfield

Overthinking communication due to excessive concern about others' perceptions causes poor delivery; caring less and trusting your knowledge enables authentic, effective communication.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Public-speaking tips from the experts: what scientists can learn from comics, musicians and actors

Researchers can adopt performers' techniques to make conference talks more engaging, informative, and inspiring, increasing audience energy and professional visibility.
Education
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

7 words highly intelligent people use in conversation that average people mispronounce - Silicon Canals

Correct pronunciation of commonly mispronounced words often reflects extensive reading, attention to language, and habitual auditory correction rather than showing off.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

The new treatment giving people their voices back

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections into scarred vocal cords can promote regeneration, improve voice projection, and offer a potentially cheaper, longer-lasting treatment for vocal damage.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Three sales secrets from the stage that translate into everyday leadership

Flexible framing, offering multiple uses, and embracing alternative paths to agreement broaden appeal and increase the chances of closing more sales.
Television
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

The secret to authentic Russian accents on Heated Rivalry

Dialect coaching balances authentic accent and character believability; coaches may intentionally reduce accent perfection to create a natural, authentic-sounding character voice.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

7 phrases you should always avoid if you want to sound intelligent, according to psychology - Silicon Canals

You know that sinking feeling when you realize you've been using a phrase that makes you sound less intelligent than you actually are? I had one of those moments a few years back during a pitch meeting for my startup. I was presenting to potential investors, and I kept saying "I think" before every point I made. "I think our user acquisition strategy will work."
Startup companies
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Free AI Dubbing Tool with Audiobook Support - Convert Text to Speech Instantly

AI audiobook generators and dubbing engines let anyone convert text or video into realistic, human-like audio quickly, affordably, and across languages.
UX design
fromMedium
2 months ago

From playwright to stage manager

AI-generated, probabilistic interfaces break traditional deterministic UI design; designers must adopt structured protocols (like A2UI) to ensure stability, continuity, and predictable user workflows.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

I Hate To Break It To You, But There's A Huge Chance You've Been Saying Extremely Common Words And Phrases Wrong Your Entire Life

1. Tongue in cheek 2. Old wives' tales 3. Statute of limitations 4. To be specific 5. Nipped in the bud 6. Get down to brass tacks 7. Deep-seated hatred 8. All intents and purposes 9. Wheelbarrow 10. Champing at the bit 11. Jury-rigged 12. Ulterior motive 13. Bald-faced lie 14. Dog eat dog world 15. Chump change 16. Dime a dozen 17. Duct tape 18. Can't see the forest for the trees 19. Quote unquote 20. Could have 21. Chalk it up 22. Iced tea 23. Take for granted 24. Blessing in disguise 25. Bated breath
Writing
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